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Premier League winner backs Newcastle man for season award

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Newcastle’s fine form in their return to the Premier League has not gone unnoticed, with a title winner identifying one Magpies ace as a candidate for an end of season award.

Manager Rafael Benitez has exceeded expectations in the club’s return to the top-flight this season and the Spaniard has been named alongside Burnley boss Sean Dyche as candidates for Manager of the Season by Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola.

With the Citizens edging towards a record-breaking Premier League campaign, Guardiola is rated as the favourite to clinch the award but he has praised the work of his rivals. Speaking ahead of the game with West Ham this weekend, Guardiola said:

“Of course, the teams for the players who are nominated to win have more chance. But, believe me, if the Burnley manager, my colleagues, or, for example, Rafa Benitez at Newcastle – he’s made an amazing job.”

“For example, Salah is [named] the best player – I’m not going to say it’s unfair. But if they say Kevin [De Bruyne], I’m not going to say it’s unfair too. There are many, many players and many managers who deserve that. You know my opinion about that. It’s a collective game. It isn’t tennis or golf. A lot of people are involved in our success. The reason why is a lot.”

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